Owner's Manual Hrn216vka Lawn Mower
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OWNER’S MANUAL HRN216VKA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers, take time to become familiar with how this mower works and QUICK FIND practice in a safe area until you build up your skills. Air Filter.................................................. 13 Find a Dealer..........................................20 Oil Change................................................13 Blades.................................................... 12 Fuel ..........................................................6 Oil Level Check...........................................6 Contact Honda....................................... 20 Fuel System Maintenance......................19 Spark Plug ................................................14 Cutting Height .......................................... 6 Maintenance Schedule........................... 11 Warranty Coverage...................................21 CONTENTS WELCOME ............................................. 2 SERVICING YOUR MOWER................ 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................... 17 FOR YOUR SAFETY.............................. 2 Maintenance Safety........................... 10 Serial Number Locations....................... 17 PARTS AND CONTROLS ...................... 3 Maintenance Schedule...................... 11 High Altitude Operation ......................... 17 Blade Inspection................................ 12 INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................ 3 Emission Control System ...................... 17 Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection......... 12 List of Parts ......................................... 3 Air Index ................................................ 18 Blade Replacement........................... 12 Adjust the Handlebar........................... 3 Specifications ........................................ 18 Oil Change ........................................ 13 Add Engine Oil .................................... 4 AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS 19 Assemble the Grass Bag..................... 4 Air Filter............................................. 13 CUSTOMER INFORMATION ................... 20 Please Register Your Mower............... 4 Spark Plug......................................... 14 Parts, Accessories, and Service Items.. 20 Before Using Your Lawn Mower.......... 4 Spark Arrester (optional part)............ 14 Blade Control Check ......................... 15 Dealer Locator Information.................... 20 BEFORE EACH OPERATION................ 4 How to Contact Honda .......................... 20 TRANSPORTING ................................. 15 Check Your Mower.............................. 4 Honda Publications ............................... 20 Check Your Mowing Area.................... 4 STORAGE ............................................ 15 DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY.. 21 Clip Director®...................................... 5 Fuel ................................................... 15 EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ........... 22 Rear Shield.......................................... 5 Oil...................................................... 15 Grass Bag ........................................... 5 Cleaning ............................................ 15 PRODUCT REGISTRATION .................... 23 Cutting Height Adjustment................... 6 Storage Location ............................... 15 Check the Oil Level ............................. 6 Handlebar.......................................... 16 Add Fuel.............................................. 6 Removing From Storage ................... 16 OPERATION........................................... 7 TROUBLESHOOTING.......................... 16 Safe Mowing Practices........................ 7 Engine Will Not Start ......................... 16 Operating the Controls ........................ 8 Loss of Power.................................... 16 Starting the Engine.............................. 8 Vibration ............................................ 16 Stopping the Engine............................ 9 Mowing and Bagging Problems......... 16 Mowing Tips ........................................ 9 QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VR8 A100 © 2019 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved WELCOME WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are chemicals known to the State of California to cause certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. lawn mowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to operate it safely. This manual contains Important Message to Parents information on how to do that; please read it carefully. When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda. Lawn Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially mowers are powerful tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad trained in servicing Honda lawn mowers and are supported by the judgments can result in serious injuries. Please ensure before any parts and service divisions of American Honda. child, adolescent, or inexperienced person begins using this device, they: Please read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY on page 21 and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on page 22 to • Possess the necessary level of physical strength and have the mental capability of using the device in a safe manner. fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities • Can fully operate all controls and understand the safety of ownership. instructions and warnings provided. Honda strongly recommends that all young, inexperienced or first time users receive initial training and supervision from a competent adult, FOR YOUR SAFETY in accordance with these instructions. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have Safety Label Locations provided important safety messages in this manual and on the mower. These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to others. Please read these messages carefully. read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. must use your own good judgment. Follow all instructions in Owner’s Manual. Keep safety devices(guards, shields, switches, etc.)in place and working. Avoid steep slopes. Look down and behind before and while moving backwards. Do not operate unless properly trained. OBJECT THROWN BY BLADE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. Safety Instructions Inspect area and remove debris before mowing. Do not mow when children or others are around. Wear eye protection. You will find important safety information in a variety of forms: DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS GUARD IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE • Safety Labels – on the lawn mower. Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements. • Instructions – how to use this mower correctly and safely. Per California Public Resources Code 4442.6 • Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury. These signal words mean: You WILL be KILLED or DANGER SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or WARNING SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don't CAUTION follow instructions. • Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means: Your mower, other property, or the environment can NOTICE be damaged if you don’t follow instructions. DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 2 PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL MOWER SETUP BLADE CONTROL LEVER (P. 8) List of Parts With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose HANDLEBAR parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included FUEL TANK CAP (P. 7) with your mower. FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT Ref. No. Description Qty. ADJUSTMENT LEVER (P. 6) Grass bag 1 Grass bag frame 1 Engine oil 1 GRASS BAG Owner’s manual 1 (P. 4) HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB (2) (P. 3) MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP (P. 14) (P. 4) SMART DRIVE CONTROL (P. 8) RECOIL STARTER GRIP (P. 8) REAR DISCHARGE GUARD (P. 5) Adjust the Handlebar 1. With the handlebar adjust knobs in the unlocked position, pull the blade control lever against the handlebar, and then carefully SPARK PLUG CAP (P. 14) raise the handlebar into the mowing position . BLADE CONTROL LEVER REAR CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER (P. 6) CLIP DIRECTOR HANDLEBAR CARBURETOR (P. 5) ADJUST KNOBS AIR FILTER (P. 13) FUEL VALVE ON FUEL VALVE OFF UNLOCKED LOCKED 2. Align the adjust knobs with one of the two holes on each handle stay. Setting the adjust knobs in the lowest holes raises the handlebar to its highest position. 3.